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Environmental Engineer Consultant

Environmental Engineer Consultant

Commonwealth Of PennsylvaniaMechanicsburg, PA, United States
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THE POSITION

NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-33240-14535. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 TO OCTOBER 1, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Contribute to meaningful advancements in environmental engineering while sharing your expertise! The Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Engineer Consultant to play crucial part within the Bureau of Operations. In this pivotal role, you will combine engineering knowledge with operational and regulatory advisory services to assist with utility management and environmental issues. Apply today to embark on an exciting and rewarding journey into a new career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Environmental Engineer Consultant, you will have a diverse range of responsibilities that require a unique combination of engineering, operational, and regulatory expertise. This position is crucial in managing utility systems and addressing environment issues within the department. The primary areas of involvement are domestic water systems, wastewater systems, and central housing plant systems. Your duties will include providing technical support on environmental and safety regulations, as well as assisting facilities concerning regulatory requirements, activities, and updates. You will also assist in the coordination of activities of outside contractors and the institutional personnel on all projects related to regulations in the facilities' active permits. While you may not have direct supervisory responsibilities, you may be called upon to intervene in rare situations to ensure a safe and secure environment. Additionally, this position is vital to the department's Continuity of Government Relocation Team, which is responsible for maintaining essential functions in the event of an emergency. You will work closely with the relocation team to ensure a smooth transition and continued efficiency in operations.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week upon successful completion of the 6 month training period.. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Mechanicsburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Employees with the required certification or license may be eligible to receive a lump sum payment at the time of hire and each time the certification or license is renewed.

  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

    • REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

  • Two years as an Environmental Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Five years of professional engineering experience in environmental protection or in environmental project development, design and / or construction.

    • Special Requirement :

  • You must be in possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

    • Other Requirements :

  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

    • Legal Requirements :

  • You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

    • How to Apply :

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education).
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

    • Veterans :

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
  • 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov / agencies / employment / how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

    • Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

    • If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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    EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or :

    • your score may be lower than deserved.

  • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply / test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.
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